MOT Status
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187,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive down nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under bonnet (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken emitting white light (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 PHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV53 PHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FV53 PHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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